Asbestos Diseases Society of Victoria
- Free confidential information, support and advocacy for people
affected by asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma
and asbestos-related lung cancer.
Brainlink assists children
and adults affected by brain disorders to live as independently as
possible in the community through the provision of information and
support services
Cairnmillar Institute -
centre for psychological and trauma counselling.
The institute is also a centre for psychological training and research.
CanTeen the Australian
Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer
Child
Health & Safety Resource Centre The Royal Children's Hospital
Melbourne offers a resource centre for Child Health and Safety (CHAS) open to the
public. The Centre retails books for parents, medical texts and home safety products.
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria (CFV) is
the only health and research support services organisation providing
comprehensive services Victoria-wide to over 700 children, young people,
adults and families living with CF to: promote awareness, carrier
screening & early detection; provide support services and programs;
provide education, advocate and lobby on behalf of individuals and the
CF community; and support both medical and social research allowing for
improved treatment, care and understanding of CF.
The Fight Cancer
Foundation
is a registered national not for profit organisation, established in
1998 as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute. - We are dedicated to the care,
treatment and support of cancer patients and their families, providing
educational support programs for children living with cancer, support
families through our accommodation houses based in Melbourne and Hobart,
fund medical research, prevention and early detection tests for
leukaemia and other forms of cancer.
Fitzgerald Foundation - newly established Australian charity
to support young brain cancer sufferers.
Laughter Clubs Victoria
- Aims to relieve stress and strengthen the immune system. Sessions throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
Maternity Coalition acts as an umbrella organisation to bring together support groups and individuals for effective lobbying, information sharing, networking and support in maternity services. MC supports consumer and midwife participation at all levels of health policy planning, decision-making and service delivery.
Very Special Kids Children's
Hospice: Supporting families caring for children with life-threatening
illnesses.
Women's Health Victoria is an
independent Victorian state-wide women's health promotion organisation
run by women for women through a feminist perspective and a social model
of health.